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January 31st is my braces day!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:21 pm
by genxsis
I'll let you know the next day how it all goes. That's assuming I'm not too self-consious about going out in public. I use a public internet computer at the public library. I just may not want to show my face around here for awhile!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:24 pm
by missing_tooth
Welcome to club January. Barely made it did we. In any event, Congradulations! Don't be nervous about getting braced, it's really nothing to sweat over. Don't be shy either, be braces proud.
- Missing Tooth -
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:17 pm
by ssfw
Hi genxsis,
Good luck with getting your braces tomorrow. I think people get more nervous waiting for the day/time to come for getting the braces placed, once they are on, I think it's a relief for the patient. I hope you are adjusting to having your expander.
Keep us posted.
ssfw
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:29 pm
by Geri
Good luck tomorrow genxsis!
Don't stress
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:42 pm
by Orth-ohno!
I just had mine put on last Friday (uppers only- for now).
The first couple of days were a bit strange, but I'm already starting to get used to it. The spacers went in at the same time and they are far worse than the braces. You'll be fine!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:04 pm
by sydsmom
Good luck on getting your braces on,
genxsis!!!
I'm sure you'll find that the first day is really no big deal. The strangest part is when they take out the lip retractor thing and you feel the metal inside your lips. Don't be afraid to take some painkillers if you need to, or use some wax -- and glance at yourself in the mirror often, it will help you get used to your new look faster
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:47 pm
by Lin
Good luck!!! I am getting my braces on tomorrow (Jan 31) too... I hope all goes well with yours
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:03 am
by lainey
I'm getting mine today(31st) too - it's so nice to think of other people going through the same thing. I know it's all going to be fine but I have felt a bit nervous today. It'll be good to get it all over and done with. Good luck to everyone getting them today.
Lets post tomorrow and compare experiences.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:43 am
by CelestialVoices
I just had mine put on this past Wednesday (lowers only for now) and it really was no big deal, good luck today!
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:52 am
by Lin
Mine are on and it all went well! How did it go for you, genxsis (and lainey)?
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:52 pm
by genxsis
I'll let you know if a seperate thread. I have alot of items to bring up there.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:07 pm
by fatboy
I got mine on today too! Is this national get braces day or something? Weird
. My braces were put on at 8:30 this morning, everything went ok except for the molar bands which were painful to put in! How did your appointments go?